Eiffel Tower tickets & visit
Four ways up: elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor, then elevator to the summit. Here are the real prices by access type, the hours, where to book, and how to walk there from Place du Trocadéro in 10 minutes.
Book your ticket
Three reliable options. Booking online lets you choose your time slot and avoid waiting at the ticket desks.
Lowest official adult price: €14.80 (stairs to the 2nd floor). Summit by elevator: €36.70 per adult. Free for children under 4 (a guest ticket is required). Prices verified on toureiffel.paris. Some links are affiliate links (see Transparency).
Why go
- A landmark open every day of the year, including Sundays and public holidays.
- 4 priced access types: elevator (2nd floor or summit), stairs (2nd floor), stairs + elevator to the summit.
- The summit is only reachable by elevator from the 2nd floor; these tickets are in high demand and sell out quickly.
- Two restaurants: Madame Brasserie (1st floor, contemporary cuisine) and Le Jules Verne (2nd floor, fine dining, 2 stars).
- A benchmark view of the landmark from Place du Trocadéro, a 10-minute walk via the Pont d'Iéna.
Allow 15 to 20 minutes just to clear the security checks. On the 3rd floor it is always windy: plan to bundle up.
Prices
| Access (adult) | Official price |
|---|---|
| Stairs to 2nd floor | €14.80 |
| Elevator to 2nd floor | €23.50 |
| Stairs + elevator to summit | €28.00 |
| Elevator to summit | €36.70 |
| Children under 4 | Free |
Adult prices by access type. Youth (ages 12-24), children (ages 4-11), and reduced rates are also available. Source: toureiffel.paris/tarifs-horaires.
Hours & access
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ticket cost by access type?
Adult price: stairs to the 2nd floor €14.80, elevator to the 2nd floor €23.50, stairs + elevator to the summit €28.00, elevator to the summit €36.70. Free for children under 4 (a guest ticket is required).
What are the opening hours?
Open every day of the year. Outside summer: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., last ascents at 10:45 p.m. In summer: 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m., last ascents to the 2nd floor by elevator at midnight. Hours subject to change without notice.
Do you need to book a skip-the-line ticket in advance?
Buying online is recommended: it lets you choose your time slot and avoid waiting at the ticket desks, up to 2 months ahead on the official ticket office. Summit tickets, in high demand, sell out fast. On-site purchase is still possible the same day if the online slots are not sold out.
How do you get there from the Trocadéro?
From Place du Trocadéro, walk down toward the Pont d'Iéna, which links the Trocadéro to the Tower, cross the Seine, then reach the Champ-de-Mars and the forecourt. About 1.1 km, or a 10-minute walk. The Pont d'Iéna has been pedestrianized since 2024 and offers an unobstructed view of the Tower.
Ready to go up ?
Book your ticket online to choose your time slot and avoid waiting at the ticket desks, then walk to the Tower from the Trocadéro via the Pont d'Iéna.